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Argentine retirees turn bus into motorhome for full-time travel

26.08.2026 09:29 1 min 1 source РУС
Clarín SPA
Argentine retirees turn bus into motorhome for full-time travel
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Silvia and Sergio from Rosario, Argentina, have been living for over a year in a converted Mercedes-Benz 1215 bus (1995 model). They installed four 450W solar panels, a 3000W inverter, and two 200Ah lithium batteries, achieving full energy independence. The couple says this lifestyle has reduced their consumption and improved their quality of life.

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Argentine retirees turn bus into motorhome for full-time travel

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AR Argentina — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

Nafta Súper

$1.43 /l

ARS2,156.72 · €1.22/l

71 of 142

cheaper than 51% of countries

RON 98

$1.60 /l

ARS2,424.30 · €1.37/l

47 of 94

cheaper than 51% of countries

Gas oil

$1.52 /l

ARS2,304.71 · €1.31/l

74 of 142

pricier than 51% of countries

Gas oil premium

$1.67 /l

ARS2,528.37 · €1.43/l

12 of 40

cheaper than 72% of countries

GNC

$0.53 /l

ARS801.51 · €0.45/l

4 of 14

cheaper than 79% of countries

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